Hardware Engineer (IoT Gateway & Building Automation)

Job description

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.

At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities

IoT System Design & Implementation: Lead the schematic design and PCB layout review for IoT Gateway products, ensuring robust system stability and optimized communication performance for smart building applications.

Sensing & Signal Acquisition

Design precision sensing circuitry for CT Sensors (50A/200A) and CT Modules, focusing on low-level signal acquisition, noise filtering, and high-resolution A/D conversion.

Protocol Integration & Automation

Develop and integrate DALI Modules and various industrial/building communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, etc.) to ensure seamless interoperability within automation control systems.

Edge Computing Hardware Optimization

Optimize ARM-based SoC/MCU hardware architectures to balance edge computing performance, power efficiency, and thermal management requirements.

Test & Validation

Create comprehensive test plans, execute validation tests (signal quality, functional capability), and document results.

Market Analysis

Conduct teardowns and competitive analyses of new products to stay ahead of industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

Core Experience: Proven experience in hardware design for Edge Computing platforms using ARM-based SoCs or high-performance MCUs, with a strong grasp of high-speed signal integrity.

Product Expertise

3+ years of experience in the development and mass production (MP) of smart building, industrial automation, or IoT devices (e.g., Building Gateways, IoT Hubs, or Smart Sensors).

OS Familiarity

Familiarity with hardware design requirements for systems running RTOS or Linux.

Tool Proficiency

Proficient in OrCad Capture CIS, Power PCB, and Allegro.

Component Knowledge

Deep understanding of electronic components (R/L/C, MOSFETs, BJTs, Logic ICs, Sensors) and battery applications (e.g., Li-ion rechargeable batteries).

Reliability & Compliance

Strong knowledge of ESD, EMI, Surge protection, and Hi-Pot testing standards.

Debugging Skills

Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware debugging.

Thermal

Understanding of thermal solutions and heat dissipation design.

Protocols & Interfaces

Expert knowledge in hardware design and debugging for industrial communication interfaces, including DALI, RS-485 (Modbus), CAN bus, UART, and Ethernet.

Preferred Qualifications

Adaptability: Strong willingness to learn and adapt to different development platforms and architectures.

Leadership

Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.

Attitude

Aggressive in problem-solving, open-minded, and positive.

Network Knowledge

Familiarity with basic network configuration.

Advanced Testing

Familiarity with TDR and Network Analyzers.